Day 66 Stomp and hair cut!!

I (Lynn) went to see Stomp tonight. It was wonderful. I was surprised by how funny it was. It was so fun to watch the children in the audience. They loved it.

Well, today was the day. I (Taylor) was going to put it off until later in the summer but I decided to just do it. One of the firsts I had decided to do this year was cut and donate my hair. Here is the result: 

Before 

During (9 inches gone!) 

and after!

Day 65 Magazine subscription and basketballs

(Lynn) Tonight is a quiet night at home. There was no opportunity to do a first before work because I was trying to repair my sewing machine. It quit working a couple of mornings ago. At lunch I ran my machine to the repair shop. I was stumped. Then I thought...I sure wish I had a magazine to read. I love magazines. I only subscribe to Southern Living though. There is a fairy new quilt magazine that enjoy. They were not offering subscriptions for awhile. Well now they are...electronically. I purchased a years subscription to "Quilty" magazine.

I (Taylor) took forever to get today's first posted because I was trying to add the video josh took of me. But I inlisted the help of josh for this one. Josh loved basketball so I made him help me spin a basketball on my finger. FYI - I'm horrible at it! 

Day 64 The Trip to Bountiful and hot chocolate

My first (Lynn) today was seeing the play "The Trip to Bountiful". It was not good. Lol

Now, if you know my mom, you know I grew up drinking hot cocoa when it's cold. So it's nothing new for me. But how I made it a first was by using my keurig! Mom bought it for me as a surprise a little while before Christmas and I've only used it for coffee. But my brain got to thinking... Surely I can just use hot water from it. And sure enough! No K Cup hot cocoa needed! 

Day 63 car seat install and Union Ave

Today I (Taylor) had the opportunity to pick up one of my nephews from school/daycare. Since I don't have children I had to install his car seat in my car before I could drive him and myself to his house for some Zac and Tay Tay fun! I not being a mom have never installed one before!

The Union Avenue Bookstore is one of my (Lynn) favorite local businesses. I am a big fan of buying local. This past Christmas I purchased all my gifts from local businesses. Anyway  I got an email from them today talking about a grant program the James Patterson is running. He is giving money to small bookstores. If you go to www.jamespatterson.com/booksellers you can nominate your favorite locally owned bookstore. So that's what I did. Support your community - buy local!

Day 62 White Chapel and Craigslist

I (Lynn) decided to try a new TV show. Whitechapel a British show. The show is based on the murders committed by Jack the Ripper. It's a good show. Bloodier and more nudity than US television. The only problem was the TV kept losing the Wifi connection and stopped playing.

I (Taylor) decided to try to get rid of some items in my house and actually posted an ad on Craigslist. I've got a few responses so far. Hopefully I'll sell this stuff ASAP! 

Day 61 Dessert Day and Pinterest tryout

I (Lynn) did not start out having today be my dessert all day, but after Girl Scout cookies for breakfast, then Marian buying cotton candy at the Lady Vols basketball game, it seemed like a good idea to just have dessert for dinner. So after the game, we went and got dessert for dinner. Having dessert all day is not really satisfying though.

Thank right there looks delish tho! But I can't imagine how I would feel if all I ate was desserts for the day. Especially after knowing how I felt after my endeavor yesterday. 

Today I (Taylor) debated back and forth on what to do. I debated trying kiwi but after cutting it up for fruit bowls for josh I decided I wasn't sure I could. It was very slimy and gross. So I decided I would give a try to something I've seen on Pinterest a number of times. 

Josh will be the first to tell you just how awful my work shoes are. My feet could kill someone with how bad they smell because of them. I've had a new pair for a couple of months but they're too tight on my feet. Tonight I remembered I saw on Pinterest how to make them fit. 

Rumor has it if you put on 3 pairs of socks and put heat from a hair dryer on them for 10 minutes they'll fit perfectly. (Loving my style above) 

I'll say this, it actually worked! Tomorrow will be the test though. I'm thinking I'm going to have to wear bandaids to start with because they still feel like they'll rub my heels until I get used to them. But at least they aren't squishing my fat feet much anymore! 

Day 60 copycat meals and Medal of Honor Quilt

Today has turned into a very lazy day for me (Taylor). It started off with breakfast at one of my local favorites: Goodness Gracious. They're moving locations to about half an hour away this month so I wanted to go one more time before they did. After breakfast and picking up my car from the dealership (baby needed an oil change) I headed back home. Napped on and off for a while. We were planning on grilled but josh ended up eating with his brother. So I opted to eat my leftovers. So breakfast and dinner were the exact same meal today.

I (lLynn) was not lazy today. I did 2 loads of laundry for my friend, Carol and then 3 of my own. I made nine quilt blocks toward a new quilt I am working on. My first today was finishing the Medal of Honor quilt that my art quilt group made together. It's my first time doing a joint effort like that. Some history. The Medal of Honor convention is being held in Knoxville in September. My quilt guild along with several other people are making a quilt for each living recipient of the Medal of Honor. The quilts will be presented to them at the convention. My art quilt group decided we would make one. I made some blocks along with everyone else, we all worked to sew them together. Jan quilted it. I did the binding and the hanging sleeve. I think it is beautiful.

I also made one of my own but of course I forgot to get a picture. The quilts that have been finished by May will hang at our Quilt Show on May 23-25. If you are in the Maryville, Tennessee area stop by Maryville College and see the show. I promise you will see some incredible quilts.

BTW- Taylor you were correct in your answer, it was onion rings. You have made me so proud!